Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Halifax

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Vivienne Rawnsley
Counsellor, MBACP
Halifax HX3
Experiencing unwanted, anxious feelings that are getting in the way of how you live each day? Unhappy in your closest relationships and looking for more? Questioning your ability to go to work and fulfil the job you're expected to do? Anxious about how you're going to cope with all that's coming your way? Thoughts from things in the past resurface reminding you of things you'd rather forget? Questioning yourself and going over and over what to do, how things could have been different, will life ever be ok again? Life going OK then something happens? Wondering who you can talk to? Who'll have the time to listen? Who can help?
Experiencing unwanted, anxious feelings that are getting in the way of how you live each day? Unhappy in your closest relationships and looking for more? Questioning your ability to go to work and fulfil the job you're expected to do? Anxious about how you're going to cope with all that's coming your way? Thoughts from things in the past resurface reminding you of things you'd rather forget? Questioning yourself and going over and over what to do, how things could have been different, will life ever be ok again? Life going OK then something happens? Wondering who you can talk to? Who'll have the time to listen? Who can help?
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Jo Rutter Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX2
Empowering adults & young people to recover from trauma & move on to lead emotionally fulfilled & rewarding lives! I work with most presenting issues, but specialise in supporting women feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships or empowering them to move on after divorce or separation. Including recovery from trauma, coercive control or abuse of any kind. I can help you to rebuild your confidence, overcome anxiety/panic attacks, or depression. I can also help with work related stress or bullying. Personal experience of bereavement gives me true insight & empathy which enhances my academic knowledge of grief & loss theory .
Empowering adults & young people to recover from trauma & move on to lead emotionally fulfilled & rewarding lives! I work with most presenting issues, but specialise in supporting women feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships or empowering them to move on after divorce or separation. Including recovery from trauma, coercive control or abuse of any kind. I can help you to rebuild your confidence, overcome anxiety/panic attacks, or depression. I can also help with work related stress or bullying. Personal experience of bereavement gives me true insight & empathy which enhances my academic knowledge of grief & loss theory .
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Mark Melling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Halifax HX3
Hi, my name is Mark, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural (BABCP) and Schema informed Psychotherapist, with over ten years’ experience working in NHS primary and secondary care psychological services. My approach integrates the structure and evidence base of CBT with the depth and transformative power of Schema Therapy, offering a space to work not only on relieving symptoms but also on creating meaningful and lasting change.
Hi, my name is Mark, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural (BABCP) and Schema informed Psychotherapist, with over ten years’ experience working in NHS primary and secondary care psychological services. My approach integrates the structure and evidence base of CBT with the depth and transformative power of Schema Therapy, offering a space to work not only on relieving symptoms but also on creating meaningful and lasting change.
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Nancy Noble-Milner
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX1
A warm welcome. It is my hope to be a compassionate companion offering you a safe and confidential space where you can be truly heard; where, together, we can gently explore the issues that have brought you here. Maybe you are coping with a bereavement or are having relationship difficulties. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression. Maybe you would like to try and make some sense of an upsetting or traumatic experience. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just doesn’t feel right; you feel a little lost or stuck. Whatever has led you here, therapy can help you make positive changes and live well.
A warm welcome. It is my hope to be a compassionate companion offering you a safe and confidential space where you can be truly heard; where, together, we can gently explore the issues that have brought you here. Maybe you are coping with a bereavement or are having relationship difficulties. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression. Maybe you would like to try and make some sense of an upsetting or traumatic experience. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just doesn’t feel right; you feel a little lost or stuck. Whatever has led you here, therapy can help you make positive changes and live well.
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Katarzyna Podleśna-Thornber
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Halifax HX2
I believe we all carry the answers within us, and my role is to help you uncover them through the supportive relationship we create together. Beginning counselling can feel like a significant step. I offer free initial conversation to explore whether working together feels right for you. My aim is to provide a steady and compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and supported in moving forward at your own pace. My role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences and move towards meaningful change.
I believe we all carry the answers within us, and my role is to help you uncover them through the supportive relationship we create together. Beginning counselling can feel like a significant step. I offer free initial conversation to explore whether working together feels right for you. My aim is to provide a steady and compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and supported in moving forward at your own pace. My role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences and move towards meaningful change.
020 4538 7132 View 020 4538 7132
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Andrea Smith
Verified Verified
Halifax HX2
I am a Play therapist who works primarily with children aged 4 to 12. Children often show their need for help through their behaviour. They may be struggling to form friends, getting into trouble at school, falling behind in their learning etc. There are many reasons a child may benefit from therapy. These may include abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one (including a pet), bullying, divorce, illness. You may not even know why the child is struggling, just that they are. By the end of therapy I hope that the child will feel happier in themselves and will have developed more resiliance to be able to manage future events.
I am a Play therapist who works primarily with children aged 4 to 12. Children often show their need for help through their behaviour. They may be struggling to form friends, getting into trouble at school, falling behind in their learning etc. There are many reasons a child may benefit from therapy. These may include abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one (including a pet), bullying, divorce, illness. You may not even know why the child is struggling, just that they are. By the end of therapy I hope that the child will feel happier in themselves and will have developed more resiliance to be able to manage future events.
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Dr Jim Byrne
Counsellor
Serves Area
(This includes an assessment of your approach to nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relaxation).
Expert Counselling & Therapy with Dr Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling, in Hebden Bridge & Worldwide. Let me help you solve your major problems. I can help with your couple relationship problems; anger management; anxiety; depression; or recovery from childhood trauma (C-PTSD). Compassionate support for individuals, who learn well from reading and writing. Format: Formal assessment using questionnaires; face to face meetings, in Heben Bridge or Online; plus personalised guidance tailored to your needs, in the form of analytical reports and follow-up documents. High quality; high value-added; high-cost service. For fees see website
(This includes an assessment of your approach to nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relaxation).
Expert Counselling & Therapy with Dr Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling, in Hebden Bridge & Worldwide. Let me help you solve your major problems. I can help with your couple relationship problems; anger management; anxiety; depression; or recovery from childhood trauma (C-PTSD). Compassionate support for individuals, who learn well from reading and writing. Format: Formal assessment using questionnaires; face to face meetings, in Heben Bridge or Online; plus personalised guidance tailored to your needs, in the form of analytical reports and follow-up documents. High quality; high value-added; high-cost service. For fees see website
0161 696 8353 View 0161 696 8353
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With The Seasons - Counselling & Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
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Nathan Alexander
Counsellor, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Nathan, thanks for being here. I’m an integrative therapist with experience across both the NHS and specialist community services. My work is grounded in understanding how life experiences, especially trauma can shape the way we think, feel, and respond to the world around us. As an integrative therapist, I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach. I work flexibly and collaboratively, adapting how I work to suit you as an individual. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you need, we can take things at your pace and begin to make sense of things together.
Hi, I’m Nathan, thanks for being here. I’m an integrative therapist with experience across both the NHS and specialist community services. My work is grounded in understanding how life experiences, especially trauma can shape the way we think, feel, and respond to the world around us. As an integrative therapist, I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach. I work flexibly and collaboratively, adapting how I work to suit you as an individual. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you need, we can take things at your pace and begin to make sense of things together.
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Charlotte Wisely
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Offering Counselling and Psychotherapy to Individuals and Couples in Huddersfield and online. Professional experience in both charity sector and NHS with specialist trauma training and Play Therapy for younger clients. Working with Couples to develop communication and heal relationship wounds. Support with women's issues such as sexual trauma, peri and postnatal anxiety, depression, OCD and fertility issues. Affordable rates for Couples and 1 to 1 and low cost options available for accessible high quality mental health support.
Offering Counselling and Psychotherapy to Individuals and Couples in Huddersfield and online. Professional experience in both charity sector and NHS with specialist trauma training and Play Therapy for younger clients. Working with Couples to develop communication and heal relationship wounds. Support with women's issues such as sexual trauma, peri and postnatal anxiety, depression, OCD and fertility issues. Affordable rates for Couples and 1 to 1 and low cost options available for accessible high quality mental health support.
01484 627410 View 01484 627410
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Ross Charnock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Halifax HX2
Not accepting new clients
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world to alleviate our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world to alleviate our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
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Katie Boardman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Specialist therapeutic assessment & interventions I offer aims to reduce emotional distress, trauma & attachment difficulties. Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life. I am passionate about helping families to come together; to strengthen attachment relationships; reduce psychological distress & heal from difficult experiences. I strive to get families to feel connected and bring back balance & joy within relationships and family life. I am able to work with parents/carers &/or children based on your needs
Specialist therapeutic assessment & interventions I offer aims to reduce emotional distress, trauma & attachment difficulties. Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life. I am passionate about helping families to come together; to strengthen attachment relationships; reduce psychological distress & heal from difficult experiences. I strive to get families to feel connected and bring back balance & joy within relationships and family life. I am able to work with parents/carers &/or children based on your needs
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David DuBois
Counsellor, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
I’m David, an anxiety and sleep therapist.
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment whilst understanding why you feel the way you do.
I’m David, an anxiety and sleep therapist.
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment whilst understanding why you feel the way you do.
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Tom Wilkinson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I specialise in treating insomnia and chronic sleep problems, having received training from the University of Oxford in the "gold standard" of insomnia treatment, CBTi.
My approach is one of compassion, curiosity and warmth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy; you are the expert in your experience, while I have knowledge and skills to help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do. Together we can explore and formulate your difficulties, so that you can become clearer on what might be keeping you “stuck” in unhelpful patterns and make changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
I specialise in treating insomnia and chronic sleep problems, having received training from the University of Oxford in the "gold standard" of insomnia treatment, CBTi.
My approach is one of compassion, curiosity and warmth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy; you are the expert in your experience, while I have knowledge and skills to help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do. Together we can explore and formulate your difficulties, so that you can become clearer on what might be keeping you “stuck” in unhelpful patterns and make changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
01803 222967 View 01803 222967
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Clear Mind CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested?
I would love the opportunity to work with you to rediscover your drive, to achieve your goals, to find happiness and improve your quality of life. By working together and through empathy, understanding and over a decade of experience of delivering CBT & EMDR, I can help you to do that. I specialise in anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties/ insomnia.
Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested?
I would love the opportunity to work with you to rediscover your drive, to achieve your goals, to find happiness and improve your quality of life. By working together and through empathy, understanding and over a decade of experience of delivering CBT & EMDR, I can help you to do that. I specialise in anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties/ insomnia.
01924 943815 View 01924 943815
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Alison Edwards Therapy, Coaching and Supervision
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Online Only
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
056 0364 5810 View 056 0364 5810
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Deborah Boardman
Psychotherapist, MHGI
I can help you to relax and improve your sleep, helping you to draw on your own innate resources and regain your independence.
I have always been aware of, and interested in, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being. It is now widely acknowledged that the state of our mind and emotions impacts on our physical being, with our bodies expressing emotional distress as some form of ill health or disease. It is not uncommon for unwanted behaviours like smoking, drinking or eating to excess, or other forms of compulsive and addictive behaviours, to become problematic when emotional issues and psychological trauma are not addressed effectively and our needs are not met in balance.
I can help you to relax and improve your sleep, helping you to draw on your own innate resources and regain your independence.
I have always been aware of, and interested in, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being. It is now widely acknowledged that the state of our mind and emotions impacts on our physical being, with our bodies expressing emotional distress as some form of ill health or disease. It is not uncommon for unwanted behaviours like smoking, drinking or eating to excess, or other forms of compulsive and addictive behaviours, to become problematic when emotional issues and psychological trauma are not addressed effectively and our needs are not met in balance.
01977 800941 View 01977 800941
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Dr Holly Milling
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity.
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity.
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
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Dr Anjulie Dhillon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have had experience of working with a wide variety of clients such as those with adjustment to long term conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, heart-related conditions, sleep issues and burn injuries.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
I have had experience of working with a wide variety of clients such as those with adjustment to long term conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, heart-related conditions, sleep issues and burn injuries.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
020 4538 6712 View 020 4538 6712
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Dan Crawford - CBT Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I treat Depression, Phobias (using VR), Insomnia, Trauma, Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Panic & more.
I am a specialist in Depression and Anxiety, including Phobias (high-spec VR is available), Insomnia, Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Panic.
I treat Depression, Phobias (using VR), Insomnia, Trauma, Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Panic & more.
I am a specialist in Depression and Anxiety, including Phobias (high-spec VR is available), Insomnia, Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Panic.
07396 077085 View 07396 077085

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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.

Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.

Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.

What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.